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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,023.70, 13,535.66 and 2,783.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,023.70, 13,535.66 and 2,783.67 is: 4,175.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,023.70 : 13,535.66 = 2,783.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,023.70/13,535.66 = 2,783.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,023.70x = 13,535.66 × 2,783.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,023.70x = 37,678,810.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,678,810.67/9,023.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,175.54

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